activation

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/ˌæk.təˈveɪ.ʃən/

noun
the act of making something start or making it start working

activation in a sentence

  • “The degree of co-activation among muscles can be different.”
  • “The false activation of an alarm is a serious matter.”
  • “You will be sent an account activation email.”

What does “activation” mean?

activation (noun) means the act of making something start or making it start working. It is pronounced /ˌæk.təˈveɪ.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "activation" mean?
activation (noun) means: the act of making something start or making it start working
How do you pronounce "activation"?
"activation" is pronounced /ˌæk.təˈveɪ.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "activation" in a sentence?
Here is "activation" used in a sentence: The degree of co-activation among muscles can be different.

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